Alabama
Florala is a small town in Alabama with a population of 1,841. Residents earn $34,857 per year, which is 54% below the national average.
Based on current data, Florala receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Florala offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Florala is $34,857, 54% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. 13.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Florala is $81,000, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $581 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
6.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.
Florala enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F. Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 99.0% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $34,857 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,398 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $919 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,353 |
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,134 |
| County GDP | $1,662M |
| Restaurants | 67 |
| Healthcare | 98 |
| Retail | 179 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,838 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.27% |
| Commute Time | 39.6 min |
| Work from Home | 0.8% |
| Census Median | $81,000 |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $140,563 |
| Census Median Rent | $581 |
| 50% below US avg |
| Studio | $716 |
| 1 Bedroom | $772 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $936 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,206 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,381 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,838 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.27% |
| Obesity | 40.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.0% |
| Heart Disease | 7.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.2% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 9.2% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.8% |
| Depression | 26.6% |
| Mental Distress | 21.1% |
| Physical Distress | 16.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.6% |
| Premature Death | 14,664/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 57.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 98 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 67.6°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 59.8 inches |
| 57% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 242 ft (74 m) |
| Area | 10.5 sq mi (27.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 175/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.0224°N, 86.3182°W |
| County FIPS | 01039 |
Winner: Republican by 72.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 6.1% |
| 82% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 80.3% |
| School Test Score | 4.40 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 175/sq mi |
| Total Area | 10.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 98 |
| Restaurants | 67 |
| Retail Stores | 179 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 39.6 min |
| Work from Home | 0.8% |